Elec Test & Com Specialist

Substation Relay Technician

Location: 100% Field-Based / Nationwide Travel

Employment Type: Full-Time Long-Term Assignment

Travel: Extensive (100% travel unless relocation is approved)

Schedule: Standard schedule with possible overtime

Per Diem: Provided

Vehicle: Company Fleet Vehicle Provided

Position Overview

We are seeking an experiencedField Service Engineer/Substation Relay Technician to support long-term electrical testing and commissioning projects. This role is fully field-based and requires extensive travel to client sites. The ideal candidate has strong experience with protection and control systems RTUs and telecom equipment within high-voltage utility or power generation environments.

This is a full-time position with long-term stability and opportunities for overtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Install commission test and maintain:
• Protective relays
• Power line carrier equipment
• Digital Fault Recorders (DFRs)
• Remote Terminal Units (RTUs)
• Communication processors
• Perform functional testing of protection and control circuitry for:
• Transmission lines
• HV bus systems
• Transformers
• Circuit breakers
• Feeders reactors and capacitor banks
• Execute RTU and telecom upgrades for multiple clients
• Review document and submit accurate test reports for client and regulatory use
• Interpret one-line diagrams three-line diagrams wiring diagrams schematics and communication drawings
• Identify discrepancies in drawings and communicate issues clearly
• Accurately complete time expense and reporting documentation
• Maintain assigned company vehicle in good working condition

Technical Experience Required

• SEL microprocessor relays
• RTUs and communication processors such as:
• GE Telvent SEL Cooper Novatech

Preferred Technical Experience

• GE microprocessor relays (C30 D60 F35 L90 T35 T60)
• Experience with SEL GE ABB and Westinghouse relays
• Substation RTUs and telecom equipment for both brownfield and greenfield projects
• Scoping scheduling budgeting and project management of protection & control or RTU projects
• Familiarity with NERC CIP requirements

Physical & Compliance Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs climb ladders stand for extended periods and work outdoors
• Ability to travel extensively and work overtime as required
• Valid drivers license and ability to qualify for company vehicle driving privileges
• Pass MVR review pre-employment drug screening background check (7-year history) and additional client-required clearances
• Complete and pass 30-hour OSHA training
• Fluency in English (read write speak)

Additional Information

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Long-term project with strong potential for ongoing work
• Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/Disabled/Veterans)